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  • NJ Voters Favor Social Media Warning Labels

    Posted 11/18/2024

    Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ, November 18, 2024 – According to the latest results from the FDU Poll, sponsored by PDFNJ and the Opioid Education Foundation of America, both parents and non-parents in the state agree that social media is bad for young people, and favor cigarette-style warning labels. However, parents are less likely to think that social media is bad for the mental health of young people, and less likely to say that it is linked with substance abuse issues.

  • njfamily.com - Have a Fourth Grader? Partnership for a Drug-Free NJ Wants Them to Enter This Contest

    Posted 11/8/2024

    Fourth graders in New Jersey are invited to submit artwork for PDFNJ's 2025 Design a Fourth Grade Bookmark contest.

  • Webinar to Address Resilience in Healthcare Professionals During the Opioid Crisis

    Posted 11/7/2024

    MILLBURN ¬– The 10th webinar in the 2024 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series will explore strategies for building resilience among healthcare and recovery professionals, with expert insights on addressing the ongoing opioid crisis. This educational event, a collaboration of PDFNJ, the Office of Alternative and Community Responses (OACR), and the Opioid Education Foundation of America (OEFA), is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, November 14.

  • nj.com - Bookmark contest for NJ fourth graders

    Posted 11/6/2024

    PDFNJ calling for entries from 4th grade students for the Fun Things To Do Instead of Drugs contest.

  • High School Students Invited to Showcase Musical Talent

    Posted 11/1/2024

    MILLBURN, NJ — High school musicians across New Jersey are invited to use their talents to create original songs with impactful messages about substance use prevention and the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

  • NJ Office of the Attorney General, Hunterdon County, & PDFNJ Collaborate to Bring Opioid Education to Prescribers

    Posted 11/1/2024

    FLEMINGTON, NJ – The Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office is intensifying its efforts to combat the opioid epidemic across New Jersey by partnering with the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and PDFNJ to offer free opioid prescribing education to healthcare providers in the county.

  • PDFNJ Calls for Fourth Graders to Enter 2025 Bookmark Contest

    Posted 10/31/2024

    MILLBURN, NJ – The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) invites New Jersey fourth graders to submit artwork for its 2025 Design a Fourth Grade Bookmark contest. Students are encouraged to create designs around the theme “Fun Things to Do Instead of Doing Drugs.” Winning designs will be printed and distributed statewide to classrooms.

  • audacy.com - Ray Lucas stops by Camden High School to warn student athletes about the dangers of opioids

    Posted 10/31/2024

    Ray Lucas partnered with PDFNJ to share his story with high school students in Camden.

  • Communities Across NJ Rally for 9th Annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day

    Posted 10/30/2024

    MILLBURN, NJ – New Jersey organizations, law enforcement representatives and residents united earlier this month to educate their communities about the opioid epidemic as part of the ninth annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day. Spearheaded by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ), the initiative highlighted the dangers of opioid misuse and empowered residents with critical resources.

  • Fair Lawn Declares Commitment to Opioid Abuse Awareness and Prevention

    Posted 10/30/2024

    FAIR LAWN, NJ — The Borough of Fair Lawn took a significant step in combating opioid use in its community by issuing a proclamation officially designating October 6, 2024, as Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day. This announcement reflects Fair Lawn’s dedication to raising awareness about the opioid crisis, aligning with the efforts of PDFNJ.